's multibillion-dollar bid to take full control of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

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The scandal last year prompted News Corp. to retreat from its bid to acquire 100% control of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

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But the economic slump had caused the most impact and had forced the directors of CAT plc to hand over control of a shop, restaurant, a cliff railway, short courses and consultancy to the charity.

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It has also forced the company to abandon its bid to take full control of pay-TV company British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

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